St Vitus, Prague: Window

Another stained glass window in St Vitus. Unfortunately I couldn't find any data on this artwork; a similar window by František Kysela is dated from the 1920s and so is probably this window, too. It seems to depict various stations from the life of the Christ (including some parables), but if anybody knows a bit more and would tell me, I would be very grateful.

The Art Deco touch is very strong, BUT....it is beautiful to watch! I like the modernity applied to an old story, it works well!

9 Oct 2010 11:56am

@Japanalia: You don't see all the details from your usual perspective when walking through the church (a privilege only possible with a photograph), but the light coming through these windows is an amazing experience.

I love the Jesus bloody "jazz hands." This sort of reminds me of Van Gogh's style with the wavy background (starry night, sunflowers)- as if portraying seizures - so I can relate to this window - not the Jesus part, but the art style. Bravo.

9 Oct 2010 11:42pm

@Christine Walsh: For me it was the first time to see these Tiffany style windows in a church. They are very large, too, which made taking a photo of them a lot easier.